CHERDI KALA – THE ART OF

UPLIFTMENT
Kundalini Yoga: Teacher Training, Classes & Workshops
Karam Kriya: Training in Karam Kriya Consultancy & Applied Numerology,
Workshops and Consultancy

Tel. +49 (0)170 935 9951. Laar 52, 5674 RD Nuenen, The Netherlands
info@cherdikala.eu www.cherdikala.eu

AQUARIAN TEACHER 2017 Château Anand, France

Training starts 6 April 2017 (arrival 5 April)

KRI Level I International program in Kundalini Yoga as taught by Yogi Bhajan

Lead Trainer: Hari Krishan Singh - www.cherdikala.eu
Organiser & Main Contact: Angad Singh – angad@kundalinirising.org

Yogi Bhajan, Master of Kundalini Yoga, arrived in the

CONTENTS: United States in 1969 with a stated mission: "I have
come to create Teachers, not to gather disciples."
Since then he has travelled internationally teaching
o Course Goals Kundalini Yoga, the Yoga of Awareness. In 1969 Yogi
o Course Fees Bhajan founded 3HO — the Happy, Healthy, Holy
organization, based on his first principle "Happiness is
o Completion Criteria
your birthright." Through 3HO and the Kundalini
o Insurance and registration Research Institute (KRI), Yogi Bhajan trained
thousands of Kundalini Yoga Teachers. In 1994, 3HO
o Weekend schedule and dates
founded the International Kundalini Yoga Teachers
o Application form Association, (IKYTA), to further spread these priceless
teachings through the united efforts of Kundalini
Yoga teachers worldwide.

COURSE GOALS:

o Understand the fundamental nature, technologies and concepts of Kundalini Yoga

o Have a transformational experience through the practice of these teachings
o Develop the skills, confidence and consciousness required to teach Kundalini Yoga
o Develop a lifestyle of consciousness
o Experience a sense of community with other participants, local teachers and 3HO worldwide
o Develop a link to the Golden Chain through the teaching of the master -Yogi Bhajan.

COURSE FEES:
The cost of the full course is 2.895,- Euro (for tuition, teacher training manual, administration & general services,
examination fee & full board residential). 3.095,- euro if registered after 1 February 2017.

Deposit: A non-returnable deposit of 735 Euro is required with your application to secure a place. Exceptions are
possible under extraordinary circumstances and will be dealt with individually.
Payment: Students must then pay the first instalment (720 Euro) six weeks prior to the start date. Two subsequent
payments of 720 Euro to be made six weeks prior to each module. Alternatively, you can pay the whole course at
once when making the deposit. For registration after 1 February instalments are 786 euros.
Equal Opportunities Policy: While honouring a policy of non-discrimination on grounds of gender, sexual orientation,
religion, age or ethnicity Cherdi Kala reserves the right to refuse entry to any students on grounds of general
unsuitability and to refuse continuation of the course as a consequence of inappropriate or discriminatory behaviour.

Cherdi Kala is registered in the Netherlands: KvK No. 57426015

ING Bank NL – Account Cherdi Kala – Account No: 3456006
IBAN: NL50INGB0003456006 – BIC: INGBNL2A - VAT No. NL142378380B03
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CONDITIONS FOR COMPLETION OF THE COURSE:

STUDENTS MUST FULFIL THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA TO COMPLETE THE COURSE AND RECEIVE CERTIFICATION:
Fee: Full payment of all fees.
Attendance: Students must attend all the 21 days that will be taught during the year of 2017. Exceptional or special
circumstances may result in a student completing the course by attendance at future KY teacher training
programmes. Note: maximum length of training is 2 years from the starting date.
White Tantra: In addition to the hours described below the student is required to attend (or have previously attended)
at least one day of White Tantra Yoga.
Hours: The course will be at least 200hrs [and additional time for exam, written course work and one day White
Tantra]
o 180hrs classroom instruction and practice [21 residential days]
o 40 day meditation and yoga practice. [i.e. 31 mins a day — in student’s own time]
o 12hrs reading [see essential reading (focus on knowing and understanding the technology and its effects)]
o Attendance at minimum of 12 sadhanas/morning meditations [on the training days]
o Included in this time will be the viewing of at least two video classes by Yogi Bhajan. Reading: essential reading:
The Course Manual and two chapters from “The Master’s Touch” by Yogi Bhajan. Recommended reading:
Pantajalis Sutras, other Kundalini Yoga Manuals, any book on charkas. Additional classes: students are required
to attend a minimum of 20 Kundalini Yoga classes either during or after the training. These must be taught by an
KRI certified instructor.

Evaluation of The Student: The final evaluation of the student for completion of the course will be based on
completion of the above criteria as well as the Tutors’ general evaluation of:

o The student’s involvement with the course [including leading yoga sessions on the course]
o Their general grasp of the practical material
o Commitment to the 3HO Code of Professional Standards for Kundalini Yoga Teachers
o Satisfactory completion of exam and course work [see below]
Where appropriate the evaluation will include an interview between the student and two Tutors.
Exam and Course work:
o Maintain a journal of experience and progress, [in particular — recording the experience of 40 day practice]
o Pass a satisfactory grade in the written exam [take-home].
o Design two separate course curricula.
Evaluation of Tutors: The student is required to complete a brief confidential evaluation form for each of the KRI Tutors
on the course. These will be submitted to the head office of the Kundalini Research Institute (KRI).
On completion: The student will obtain the KRI level I Kundalini Yoga Instructors Certificate for teaching Kundalini
Yoga as taught by Yogi Bhajan. This course is approved by the Kundalini Research Institute [KRI] and qualifies the
teacher for registration as member of Kundalini Yoga Netherlands (KYN) and the International Kundalini Yoga
Teachers Association (IKYTA), which include internet listings and other professional benefits.

Cherdi Kala is registered in the Netherlands: KvK No. 57426015

ING Bank NL – Account Cherdi Kala – Account No: 3456006
IBAN: NL50INGB0003456006 – BIC: INGBNL2A - VAT No. NL142378380B03
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THE TUTORS:
LEAD TRAINER: Hari Krishan Singh is co-founder of the International Kundalini and Karam Kriya School Cherdi Kala. He
has been teaching Kundalini Yoga since 2003 and is a qualified Karam Kriya teacher and consultant. He will be
hosting this training. He teaches Level 1 and Level 2 Kundalini Yoga Teacher Trainings around Europe.
Bachitar Kaur is co-founder of the International Kundalini Yoga and Karam Kriya School Cherdi Kala. She has been
practicing yoga since 2001 and teaching Kundalini Yoga since 2004. Being a Kundalini Yoga Trainer as well as a
Karam Kriya Trainer and Mother of two, she co-created the Karam Kriya and Kundalini Yoga Pregnancy Teacher
Training “Divine Woman Divine Mother” to share these priceless teachings with other women. She teaches on
Trainings throughout Europe and also gives workshops on Conscious Parenting and Womanhood.
Angad Singh is Director of Château Anand. He is a KRI registered Kundalini Yoga Teacher Trainer, Shiatsu practitioner,
Karam Kriya Numerology Trainer & Spiritual Coach. After many years on the spiritual path he found the truth he had
been seeking through his teacher Shiv Charan Singh and teachings of Yogi Bhajan. He now lives to serve others on
their journey. He currently serves as Director of 3HO International and as Chairman of the Guru Ram Das Project (UK
Charity) and is an advisor to KYTA (UK). Angad is the local organiser for the training and will be present throughout
the course.
Satwant Kaur trained in teaching Kundalini Yoga in Vancouver & London. She has been a teacher for fifteen years.
She is also a Singer and musician, she has a keen interest in Yoga of Sound and chanting of mantras. She also has
specialism in Eastern and functional Western anatomy.
Gurujagat Kaur met Kundalini Yoga in 1975 at the Amsterdam Ashram where she practiced, studied and shared the
vast teaching of Yogi Bhajan. She has specialized in teaching Kundalini Yoga for women and mothers, and also trains
teachers in Prenatal Yoga and Yoga-Doula. Trained at the Conjugal and Family Council, she runs workshops on the
parent-child relationship.
All the tutors on the training look forward to sharing with you the technology that conquers the ego-mind and
opens the heart.

WEEK SCHEDULE AND DATES:

DAILY SCHEDULE FOR EACH WEEK COURSE DATES 2017

(ARRIVE 1 DAY EARLY, DEPART 1 DAY LATER)
5am Sadhana Week 1 6-12 April 2017 Château Anand
8am Breakfast Week 2 7-13 June 2017 Château Anand
9am Morning session Week 3 13-19 Sept 2017 Château Anand
1.00pm Lunch
2.30pm Afternoon session
6.30pm Dinner
8pm Evening Session (sometimes)
9.30pm End

Please note: Trading or promotion of goods or services, by trainees, during the scheduled weekends is not permitted
without prior consent from the School directors.

LOCATION:
All 3 residential weeks will take place at Château Anand, the 3HO Ashram and European Centre for Kundalini Yoga.
The centre is set in 15 hectares of beautiful forest, parkland and is situated on the banks of the River Anglin. It is the
ideal venue to complete your teacher training and be part of a yogic ashram community.
Château Anand, Lieu-dit Puygirault, 86260, Saint Pierre de Maillé, France, +33 (0)9 66 88 81 0, www.chateauanand.eu
Accommodation:
Accommodation is in shared rooms. A private room maybe available for additional charge, contact us for details.

Cherdi Kala is registered in the Netherlands: KvK No. 57426015

ING Bank NL – Account Cherdi Kala – Account No: 3456006
IBAN: NL50INGB0003456006 – BIC: INGBNL2A - VAT No. NL142378380B03
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Important note:
Please take into consideration that this is an intensive training, which mostly is spread out over 8 weekends and a
residential week. You will be confronted with a lot of material, exercises and philosophy to digest per week. Allow
yourself some time to integrate your experiences after each week.
A part of the training is also to do seva (selfless service, or Karma Yoga) during the weeks, which might consist of
helping prepare or cook food, cleaning up and perhaps some light cleaning at the accommodation.
You are required to attend at least 12 sadhana’s (but encouraged to join all of them of course ;-).

Week themes
(These sessions will be divided over the three weeks)

Session 1: Yoga Origins, Types, Lineage and Becoming a Teacher

What is Yoga; it’s origins and history up to present. baba sri chand, guru ramdas, [shakti/Bhakti].
Types of Yoga: traditional and modern. Kundalini Yoga as the mother of all yogas, householders dharma.
Golden chain. Adi mantra & basic class structure
Code of ethics – Professional Code & 16 Facets of the Teacher. 7 steps to happiness.

Session 2: Shabd, Mantra & Sadhana

Quantum Shabd Guru:
The 4 yugas, kali Yug and Naam as the supreme yoga of Kali Yug.
The nature of the age we live in. [the grey transition between Piscean and Aquarian era.
The changes and challenges of the times, and what is needed.
Sensory human: The body as a communication system;
Mantra: the meanings, effect, and how to chant the mantras of Kundalini Yoga.
Sadhana: The importance and value of daily discipline of exercise and meditation.
Building your sadhana slowly and steadily

Session 3: The map - Yogic and western anatomy.

Western anatomy: body systems and specific organs. How yoga and diet help
The yoga process; concept of energetics rejuvenation /balance/ elimination [G.O.D.]
Yogic anatomy of Gunas, Tattwas, Chakras, Nadis, Vayus, prana and apana.
The path of the Kundalini and the 3 locks/bhandas.

Session 4: Breathing & Living

Pranayama: Body – breath – brain - consciousness
What, how, why of the breath. Its nature, importance, variations & effects.
Yogic Lifestyle: Guidelines, wisdom and tips for all aspects of life.
How to awake, hydrotherapy, diet, times of day, getting the best sleep.
Addiction and how yoga helps. Cautions and pitfalls. Power/money/sex.

Session 5; The Technology of the Times; Posture

Asana : Kriyas and asanas, (angles, triangles, rhythm). The effects/benefits/cautions.

Session 6; Meditation:
The techniques, types, effects over time, stages.
Patanjali: Pratyahaar, Darana, Dhyana, Samadh.
The 3 minds; training the mind.

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Session 7; Humanology:
We are Spirits here for the Human Experience.
The possible Hu-man Be-ing, soul’s choice, soul’s journey, birth, 120 days, the mother.
Being fe/male, growing up, Moon Points, Lifecycles. Meditations for Wo/men.
Relationships –the highest yoga. Venus Kriyas. Tips for Communication.

Session 8: Roles And Responsibilities :

In and out of the class setting.
The Art of being a student; 5 steps to wisdom, the 4 errors, 2 laws - keep up and deliver.
The nature and art of a teacher - Teacher’s Oath. 16 Facets.
Teaching in different spaces, different levels, and different groups.
Before, during and after the class.
Message, market & media. Preparing yourself, preparing the class,
Managing the time, the space, the ambience & the people.
The relation between Kundalini Yoga and Sikh dharma.

Session 9: Yogic Philosophy, Death & Dying

Philosphy: Key terms and concepts in Yogic Philosophy. Sutras of Patanjali. Concentration.
The cycle of manifestation & the ladder of subtly.
Death & Dying: What happens when we die and after we die. The stages, the issues, the
opportunity, and the technology. Dead/Liberated while Alive.

Session 10: Completion & Continuity

Ten Spiritual Bodies;
Applied Science of Spiritual Numerology [Karam Kriya].
Relaxation — its importance, different techniques.
Resources for the teacher.[Including Community and continuity.]
Answer & questions. Preparation for exam.

PRACTICUMS:
Viewing and experiencing Yogi Bhajan through videos.
exploring the master’s words – Book: The Master’s Touch
Personal check in. Improving teaching skills.

Cherdi Kala is registered in the Netherlands: KvK No. 57426015

ING Bank NL – Account Cherdi Kala – Account No: 3456006
IBAN: NL50INGB0003456006 – BIC: INGBNL2A - VAT No. NL142378380B03
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CONTRACT FOR LEVEL I TRAINING - KUNDALINI YOGA INSTRUCTOR:

I hereby apply for participation on the Kundalini Yoga Instructor’s course as detailed below.
I have read and understood the conditions for completion of the course.
I transferred 735,00 Euro non-refundable deposit to the following bank account:
Cherdi Kala – The Art of Upliftment
Bank transfer: IBAN: NL50INGB0003456006 BIC: INGBNL2A
Laar 52
5674RD Nuenen
The Netherlands
ING Bank
N.V. Foreign Operations
PO Box 1800
1000 BV Amsterdam
Mention: TTL1 Bali 2016

I understand the cost of the full course is €2.895,00 (€3.095,00 if registered after 1 February 2017) and that I must pay
720 Euro six weeks prior to starting the course on the 6 April 2017 as well as two subsequent payments of 720 Euro six
weeks prior to each module (= beginning of residential weeks).
I attach a letter stating the reason why I wish to attend this course, detailing my yoga experience to date.

Date of Birth……………………… Fee bank transferred Please tick one

Name…………………………………………… 735 Euro non-refundable deposit
Address……………………………………………………..…………… 720 Euro first instalment
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EUR …………… Other (specify)
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Please specify KYTT L1CA with the payment.
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Telephone…………………… Mobile…………………….…..
E-mail…………………………………………………..

Full payment of the first instalment entitles the student to collect his/her copy of the Training Manual from the School.

In emergency contact
Name………………………………………………….. Relation to you ……….
Telephone……………………… Mobile…………………….……
Address…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Disclaimer
To the best of my knowledge there is no physical or mental medical reason why I should not do this course.
I understand that the teachings of Yogi Bhajan do not constitute medical advice.
SIGNED (by applicant)……………………………………………………………. Date ……………….

For more information contact Angad Singh on:

angad@kundalinirising.org

Now send the content of this form along with your letter to:

angad@kundalinirising.org

Cherdi Kala is registered in the Netherlands: KvK No. 57426015

ING Bank NL – Account Cherdi Kala – Account No: 3456006
IBAN: NL50INGB0003456006 – BIC: INGBNL2A - VAT No. NL142378380B03